The few times I've played online against people that actually run the ball, I've been finding it difficult to stop the power running game, especially against teams like alabama and lsu. I can blitz 8 guys and still not get through to the backfield. Another problem I find against both those teams is that I can't run worth a crap against them. I am usually tackled as soon as my hb takes a step. So my questions to anyone that wants to help is:
1. Whats a good formation for stopping the run?
2. Should you middle align linebackers so they are in the middle lanes so that they can get through easier?
3. Am I having trouble just because alabama and lsu have such good defenses or are the people I'm playing just picking the right defenses? I know you can't really answer that without playing the same people, but it seems crazy to me that if i play those teams with wisconsin I still can't run.

Thanks for any insights, info, or strategies you guys can give me.